Long Island Tennis Magazine Presents … Tennis Travel Destinations: Vermont Tennis Vacations at The Essex (Vermont) Resort & Spa
Vermont Tennis Vacations (VTV) at The Essex Resort & Spa prides itself in taking an individualized approach to teaching and coaching. “We look to refine and strengthen existing skills while developing sound shot selection,” said VTV Director Rob Barr, who has served as a personal coach for top professionals on both the ATP and WTA tours. “The result is a customized program perfectly suited for each person, from the beginner to the tournament player.”
Vermont Tennis Vacations is the ultimate retreat for any fan of the game. Two-, three-, and five -day packages are available, each of which includes: accommodations at the AAA Four-Diamond resort, meals from the full menu at the award-winning Butler’s Restaurant & Tavern, five hours of professional tennis instruction per day (including video analysis), unlimited access to the indoor/outdoor pools, hot tub, and fitness center, plus indoor court rain-backup.
Among VTV’s program offerings are:
►Tennis camps
►Private/semi-private instruction
►Cardio Tennis
►Stroke-of-the-day clinics
►Junior clinics (ages 4-9, 10-14)
Ball machine rental, complimentary court time for all resort guests, and complimentary game-matching services are also available.
“We are very pleased to be the home of Vermont Tennis Vacations, and our guests agree,” sais Essex Resort & Spa General Manager Jim Glanville. “Low prices, added value, expansive food and beverage offerings, spa services, and wide flexibility in vacation packages all make VTV at The Essex Resort & Spa a bona fide destination for tennis enthusiasts in the Northeast.”
Vermont Tennis Vacations is led by Barr and by Head Tennis Professional Anders Lundberg, who combine world-class coaching and fast-paced drills in a fun and challenging environment. Lundberg is a nationally-recognized, world-ranked player and developmental coach who won conference honors while playing at the University of Texas and has held the number one ranking in Sweden in three different age divisions.
About The Essex Resort & Spa (formerly ‘The Inn at Essex’)
Nestled on 18 acres between the Green Mountains and Lake Champlain, The Essex Resort & Spa is a AAA Four-Diamond rated, 120-room resort and spa featuring the award winning Butler’s Restaurant & Tavern. Conveniently located just minutes from downtown Burlington, Vt., the resort also offers hands-on cooking classes, golf, hot air ballooning, fitness instruction and many other amenities and experiences. Follow The Essex on Twitter @EssexResortSpa.
For more information, visit www.VtTennisVacations.com.
